'Grey Elephants in Denmark' is a character study of a partially intelligent and partially talented performing artist. A highly evolved and well read individual close-up illusionist, the performer belongs to the rare breed of magicians who truly understand the difference between 'puzzles' and 'mysteries' performed at kids' birthday parties and real magic which is nothing short of great art.
The play traces his psychological journey from the age of 13 till he reaches his blissful sixties. His magic evolves from cheesy stage magic to elegant and highly deceptive contemporary close-up magic, finally leading him into mentalism (a style of magic showcasing abilities emulating psychic phenomena or mind-reading by combining magic, psychology, showmanship and misdirection). With high standards of aesthetics, stagecraft and performance, he theorizes and philosophizes passionately about what magic should be.
Understanding and insight of great art lead to creation of great art. Unfortunately, the second step does not necessarily follow. There is a huge distance between knowledge and creation. What lies in the interim is the protagonist of this play.
The one set out to deceive is the one who is deceived here. The play will be performed in Hindi / English.
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